Debate over taxes, spending will dominate WA's 2026 legislative session

The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.

Redmond business owner begs for bollards in saga of smash-and-grabs

A Redmond business owner said thieves have targeted his store over and over again, smashing through the storefront and leaving a major mess. Now, he's calling for action.

State climatologist weighs climate change’s role in December flooding
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Washington’s state climatologist says climate change likely played a limited role in December’s flooding but warns future floods are expected to worsen as warming temperatures raise freezing levels and reduce snowpack. Experts say recent storms helped replenish reservoirs, though statewide snowpack remains below normal heading deeper into winter.

Suspect arrested in killing of missing Bothell, WA woman
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Mason County prosecutors say a suspect is in custody in the killing of Mallory Barbour, the 27-year-old Bothell woman reported missing last summer. Investigators allege a 45-year-old Bremerton man shot Barbour and left her body along a wooded stretch of state Route 3, with a judge ordering the suspect held without bail ahead of formal charges expected Jan. 13.

Bellevue, WA clinic uses magnetic therapy to treat depression

A clinic in Bellevue talks about transcranial magnetic stimulation. The new technology is becoming more widely available to the general public to treat depression and OCD.

Debate over taxes and spending will dominate 2026’s legislative session
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The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.

Police: 2 shot by federal agents in Portland, OR
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Police in Portland, Oregon said two people were shot by federal agents in the city on Thursday.

Seattle, WA leaders respond to fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Washington state and Seattle leaders condemned ICE following the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, demanding for accountability.

2 shot by federal immigration agents in Portland, OR

Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, authorities said.

US border agents involved in Portland shooting, 2 people injured, officials say

The assistant secretary of the department of homeland security shared on X that the passengers of the vehicle were believed to be part of the Tren de Aragua, also known as a "megabanda," a category the local press in Venezuela use to refer to large organized criminal groups.

Department of Health officer on WA flu season
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Flu activity in Washington state is high, according to the Department of Health. Joining us on Washington News Wrap is our state's health officer Dr. Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett 

Department of Health officer on WA flu season
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Flu activity in Washington state is high, according to the Department of Health. Joining us on Washington News Wrap is our state's health officer Dr. Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett 

Serial WA rapist sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison

A man convicted of multiple counts of second-degree rape in Washington, and similar charges in New Mexico, has now been sentenced to nearly half a century behind bars.

Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid

YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.

Seattle City Light rate increases in effect for 2026

Higher bills are on their way to Seattle City Light customers as previously approved rate increases continue to take effect.